Corpus Christi Medical Center - The Heart Hospital
Corpus Christi Medical Center - The Heart Hospital is a medical facility located in Corpus Christi, TX. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™, and more.
Awards
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2023, 2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 17 2022
Review for Dr. Fuentes
Excellent rapport, really listens to you! Great care!!!
Cathy Armstrong Jan 08 2022
Review for Dr. Gruenebaum
I had covid, a inflection, and pneumonia. He did over the apts for 3 weeks every Monday. He was the only one who took the time to explain things to me. Not only that but listen to everything I said. Explain why it could be happening. Order a ex ray done at my house since I was on oxygen to triple...
Desi Nov 23 2021
Review for Dr. Fuentes
Outstanding doctor. One of the best I have had in over 50 yrs. Fiendly, listens closely, explains what he feels is the problem, and so far, handled my problems correctly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Larry Smith Jan 12 2018
Review for Dr. Fuentes
Excellent Doctor. Takes time to explain everything and address all concerns. Highly recommended.
B Jul 06 2016
Review for Dr. Gruenebaum
Location
Corpus Christi Medical Center - The Heart Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Corpus Christi Medical Center - The Heart Hospital located?
Corpus Christi Medical Center - The Heart Hospital is located at 7002 Williams Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Corpus Christi Medical Center - The Heart Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Corpus Christi Medical Center - The Heart Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™, Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, and 5 more in the past two years.
Does Corpus Christi Medical Center - The Heart Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Corpus Christi Medical Center - The Heart Hospital?
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How does Corpus Christi Medical Center - The Heart Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Fuentes is extremely knowledgeable and patient. His bedside manner is top notch! The staff is friendly too. Highly recommend!